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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
The De funct Legislature.
Newark Advocated


The most odious Legislature that ever
disgraced Ohio, ceased its obnoxious
existence yesterday. The only action
that can pass down in history to its
credit was its sine die adjournment.
The only thing it did throughout its
whole existence to cause general salts
faction was the act that relieved the
State of its presence. In contemplat-
ing the career of the late Legislature in
search of some act or incident having
sufficient merit to save the defunct
body from utter condemnation, we are
only the more convinced of its utter de-
pravity. If the maxim that only good
should be spoken of the dead is to APP
ply, we can only dismiss this aggrega-
tion of legislative stupidity without
comment.
The truth is that this Legislature was
bad in the beginning, bad in the mid
die and bad at the end. What good
citizens desired it to do it did not and
what they objected to its doing it did.
1t was negatively bad and positively
bad. 1t was bad from outward circum-
stances and evil associations and bad
inherently and constitutionally.
There is no more to be said.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

sYThe pharmacy law was materially
strengthened by the late Legislature. Sec
ton 4410 was amended SO as to read "No
person, not a qualified assistant, shall be al
lowed by the proprietor or manager of any
retail drug or chemical store to compound
or dispens Sc the prescriptions of physicians,
except as an aid under the supervision of a
registered pharmacist or his qualified assist
ant" The original section provided no pun
ishment for its violation, but this was re-
medied by making the penalty fine of not
less than $40 nor more than $50. Another
amendment makes it unlawful for any per-
son not a registered pharmacist to conduct a
drug store as proprietor unless he puts it in
charge of registered pharmacist. Any vio-
lation of this provision subjects the offender
to the same penalty as mentioned above, each
week to constitute separate offense. A
pharmacist failing to register or expose his
certificate conspicuously is liable to fine of
from 800 to 800 for each week of such VIOLA
tion. 1t is made the duty of the State Board
of Pharma cy on application to prosecute all
offenders against the law.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
DAVISVILLE.

Andrew Sherman visited here Sunday
-. George Roddy has moved into Jim Da.
vis's house.
go. Fred. Shulty, of Toledo, is visiting his
father at this place.
80. Daniel Bokerman is going to Kelley's
Island to spend the Summer.
49,. Farmers are nearly ready to SOW oats
only waiting for warm weather.
. The Davisville school is in perfect run
ming order and will close with appropriate
exercises next week.
... The Literary Society selected the fol
lowing officers: Henry Willard, President
Geo. Davis, Vice-President; Henry Buchele
Secretary; Frank Harmon, Treasurer; Geo
Davis, Janitor; Charley Worley, Choister
Henry Harmon and Andrew Clay, Marshals
Sarah Willard, Editor.
ALBERT Mattock is working for Mr.
Buchele. SNoLLEGAsTER.
Davisville, Mrach 90.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Up to the day of his death-and he
lived to be more than eighty years old
Thomas Jefferson ate warm bread at
every meal. Washington. who lived
to q hale old age, did the same thing,
and certainly never suffered by it. Yet
doctors still say that dyspepsia Turks in
warm bread. Perhaps it would be we'll
to amend this sweeping condemnation
of great American delicacy by saying
that dyspepsia has its abiding place in
bad warm biscuits, cakes, ETC., and
when they are properly made they are
as digestible and nutritious as anything
else on our bill of fare.-Ec.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
SPEAKER CARLISLE.
He Pays His Respectsto Senator Sher
man and Defends the Democrats.

WASHINGTON, March 2S.-Speaker
Carlisle has prepared carefully word
ed reply to the speech of SepatOr Sher-
man delivered last week at Nashville.
Mr.. Carlisle shows that the Senator's
charges against the Democrats in Con-
gress regarding the Morrison tariff bill
are not only misleading but illogical,
and that his speech was ingeniOusly
worded with view of making capital
among the coal and iron men of the
South. The Morrison bill, Mr.. Carlisle
says, proposes to allow the metal
schedule to remain as il is and provided
for the reduction of the taxes upon the
necessaries of life. Mr.. Carlisle does
not agree with either Senators Sher-
man or Beck that there is danger of a
contraction of the currency, and gives
facts and figures to show that with the
exception of the national bank circula-
tiOn, the circulation is larger than it
has been for several years, with no ap-
prehensions of a panic. He also re-
views in detail the work of the Forty
ninth Congress and contends that it is
the most favorable record made by any
Congress.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
LIBERTY CENTER.

.. The Democrats held their caucus Sat
urday, and nominated the following excellent
ticket for township officers: Trustee, Geo.
Farhinger; Treasurer, A. R. Morgan; Clerk
Precinct; Assessor, Samuel Riggle-West
Precinct; Constable, j. N. Palmertou-East
Precinct; Constable, Andy Huffman-West
Precinct.
On Monday evening they met at the Towr
Hall and nominated the following Corpora
ton ticket: Mayor, J. A. Henricks; Council
men, Geo. Mohler, 2 years; James W
Wright, 2 years; John Yany, years; G. d
Helm, year; Cemetery Trustees, G.. U
Foncannon, 3 years; j. Y. Housed, year
Street Commissioner, N. Buzzell.
Liberty Center, March 28. TYRo.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

dictation of John Sherman's paid attorney
lobbyists. The motto which could almost be
seen on the north side of each chamber was
''the end sought to be accomplished justifes
the means used" But then this Legislature
is a thing of the past, and its like will never
again be seen in Ohio, because the voters
will not again elect men whose main object
was to legislate for rich corporations, and
grind, oppress and tyranize over the laborer
aud mechanic. A political change will be
made in Ohio-the Republican party have
been weighed in the balances and found
wanting.
NOTES.
Hon. John M. Sprigg, of Dayton, is prom
inently mentioned as a Democratic candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor. The coming
State Convention could not select better
man or better Democrat for that position.
The Ohio State University continues to be
very largely attended. The University is the
pride of the whole State, and every county in
Ohio ought to be well represented among its
students.
The better class of physicians all over the
State are rejoiced that the Sinnett bill was
defeated in the late Legislature. Their ar
gum ent-which is the correct one-is that
physicians like DR.. W. A. France. of this city
and others like him, who are experts in their
profession, should be permitted to practice
wherever they choose to do so.
Henry county was well represented in the
Legislature during the past four years. Her
Representative, Hon. John V. Cuff, was an
able, fearless and true Democratic legislator
and when he arose to speak close and re-
spectful attention was paid to what he had to
say. His clever ways and companionableness
made him general favorite with the mem
bers. May his successor as ably represent
his constituents as Mr.. Cuff has.
The probabilities are that Senator Grosch-
ner will be returned to the next Senate. He
has represented his district ably and faith
fully and deserves unanimous re-nomina-
tion from his Democratic constituents. There
are no more companionable and genial gem
item en- than Senator Groschner; and his
Democracy is the rock-ribbed kind.
G.
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w-Hithe rto it has not been possible fo

~ Hithe rto it has not been possible fol-
the public to obtain the Government publica.
ton except through members of Congress, to
whom certain number is allotted for distri-
button. But in the last hour of the Forty
ninth Congress law wss passed which au-
thorized the Secretary of the Interior to sell
Government publications at cost price as
long as the supply shall last. This change
will put stop to the little speculation that
has long been carried on by few collectors
of public documents.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
Saved His Life,

Mr.. d. /. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, says he was, for many years, badly
afflicted with Phthisic, also Diabetes;
the pains were almost unendurable and
would sometimes almost throw him in
to convulsions. He tried Electric Bit
ters and got relief from first bottle and
after taking six bottles, was entirely
cured, and had gained in flesh eighteen
pounds. Says he positively believes he
would have died, had it not been for
the relief afforded by Electric Bitters.
Sold at fifty centsa a bottle by D. j.
Humphrey.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Parents who lie awake nights worry
ing about daughters best young men
will thank The Judge for kind sugges-
ton. An ingenious contrivance con
meets the parlor clock with "God
Bless Our Home" motto on the wall.
The machine is set so that at II o'clock
the motto unfolds and this legend ap-
pears: "Gas out and dog unclaimed at
five minutes past eleven. Good night!,
At the same time q lever connected
with the clock pounds vigorously and
repeatedly on gong.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

The little town of Cecil, Paulding
county, was all excitement Saturday
evening over the arrival of o party OF
fifteen masked men stepping Off the
east bound Wabash train, due here at
9:05. They carried shotguns, a black
flag; also sack supposed to contain
dynamite. Quickly forming In process
sion, they marched South, and 1t was
afterwards learned they attempted to
blow up one of the canal locks, But for
some reason they failed in their at
tempt.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
Sheriff s Sale.
Hulda II. Sheffield, Adm x, ETC.,

huluh H. cHtIntluJ huin x.J etc.,
va
Geo. Parrish, Ut al.
Order of Sale from Henry County Court of Common
Pleas.
Y virtue of an order of sale issued from the above
Unnamed court and to me directed us Sheriff of
Henry county, will offer at public sale at the north
door of the Court House, in Napoleon, Ohio, on
Saturday, April 90th, 1887,
At the hour OF o'clock p. m, of said day, the fol-
lowing described real estate situated in Henry coun-
ty, Ohio, to-wit:
All that part of the east half of the II north-east
quarter of section thrtyfve 1857 township six (6l,
north of range seven (7) east, in Henry county,
Ohio, which lies north of the Wabash, ST. Louis x
Pacific Railroad, excepttwo 2) acres off of the west
side; tract containing 34l9 acres bounded also aa
follows, to wit: Commencing ut the north-east
corner ofsaid section thirty five (B); thence ives.
terly seventysix (76) rods is links: thence south
and parallel with east line of the section to center
OF said railroad grounds; thence eastery with said
railroad to east line of said section: thence north
to the said line to the place of beginning subject to
railroad and other public highways loss ten (I0)
acres off the west side of said premises.
Appraised at 1892.
Terms Of sale, cash.
q. T. BARNES,
Sheriff of Henry county. Ohio.
s. M. Hague, attorney for plaintiff,
Napoleon, Ohio, March 30, 1887. Stt 40
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

The Minneapolis Tribune announces
that no city in the United States
shows the same results in a decade that
have been achieved in the city of Min
neapOlis. In 1877 the population of
this city did not exceed $4,000 inhabi-
tants and the total valuation was ex-
actly $50, $685. 900. In 1887 the valuation
is Sl05, 10000, and the population 1867
600 souls. Here is an increase in pop
ulatiOn Of $50 per cent, and in valu-
alton of 500 per cent. more.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
Business Booming.

No matter if people will per-
sist in saying it is a dull season,
it's patent to all that we are do
ing a rushing business. 1t is
very plain that our efforts to
please the people in goods and
prices are appreciated, as the
numerous visits to our large
store will testify.
The general public read our
advertisements, think over them,
and can see that they are not
only safe in buying of the Gilt
tie Dutchman," but that they
are getting the best, newest and
purest goods in the market at
prices that surprise all.
1t has always been the aim
Of J. G. Saur to save money for
his customers. This you should
not forget, and also remember
that when he does you up pre-
scription he uses nothing but
strictly pure goods. His drugs
and chemicals are pure and
fresh, and he sells them cheap
er than any other house in this
section of Ohio, at retail or
wholesale. If you want good
results from medicine, it will
surely follow by getting your
medicines of the "Little Dutch
man. at whose store you will
find every known remedy for
every known disease. He will
not sell any articles but what
he knows to be pure and fresh.
And, as this is the season of the
year when you are probably
thinking of repapering and re-
painting your house, we ask
your careful attention to Saur's
stock Of Wall and Window Pa
pers. He is still and always has
been the "Wall Paper King"
and this season especially he
has outdone himself in selecting
styles and patterns that will
please all. Prices on these
goods are so low that the poor
est man of a family can afford
to make his home comfortable
and attractive. There is moth
ing that adds more to a home
than neat pattern of paper on
the walls.
Bear in mind that Saur car
ries the largest stock of Wall
Paper in this section of country.
He buys direct from the manu-
facturers in large quantities,
and always gives his customers
the benefit of this, as it enables.
him to sell at cheaper prices
than smaller dealers can sell at.
1t is indeed astonishing that
such a small outlay will buy
such beautiful paper and add
so much to your homes. But
come in and try it.
Also, Saur's is headquarters
for Paints and Oils. His Dia-
mond White Lead is known the
world over to be the best, and
his stock consists of all varieties
and colors, ready mixed or not,
just to suit yourselves. This is
the time of the year to dopaint-
ing and those contemplating
,''ixing up a little this spring
should come in and see Saur
and his immense stock of Paints
and Oils. He has also a full
stock of Brushes, Of all sizes and
for all uses. nr.
The "Little Dutchman's"
Book department is a marvel,
and needs only to be examined
to stamp wonder upon the coun-
tenances of all-for he sells
them SO cheap, almost giving
away some of them.
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The Tariff Reform

movement acts upon Republican politicians
as water does upon rabid canine. They
kate any effort in the interest of the people,
but shout Justify for special privileges for
corporations and monopolies-they are yea l.
Gus advocates for perfection for money, but
willingly permit men to take care of them
selves without the assistance of legislation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
T. g. HuNrnR, Drainage Engines

a. The Connecticutlegislature has passed
a bill subjecting cider to license, when
fermentation commences, which is as soon
as it leaves the press. Better prohibit the
sour apple trees and be done with it.-Bee.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Here's a steady gain for the ladies'; God
bless em.
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Dissolution Notice.

NJ OTICE is hereby given that the copartnership
IN heretofore existing between Jacob Augenstein
and Al. Vandenbroek, under the firm Same Of
Al. Vandenbroek h Co., has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr.. Jacob Augenstein
retiring: The business will be carried on by Al,
Nandenbroek, who is authorized to collect oil &C,
counts due the old firm and to pay all debts
A. j. VANDENBROEK,
tJ.AUGENSTEIN.
Napoleon, o., Jan. Oath, 1887,
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Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Harmon II. Woke
IN as Administrator Of John n. Woke, deceased,
has filed first account Of his Administration,
which will be for hearing and settlement April 9th
1887.
D.. MEEK1soN, Probate udge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

,YT In the Massachusetts Legislature the
votes and pairs on the Womans Suffrage bill
for the last four years have stood:
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Napoleon Union Sch,
District,

For the preceding school year begin ming Septem.
Der 1st, 1885, and ending August 31st, 1886.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-08-27

come close enough to make a sure shot.
Il would ike to catch his horse, il it Is not
badly wounded"
There, Spencer, he is almost close
enough to let him pass that tree-top, then
But the gallant fellow did not pass @that
tree-top' with his horse; for the beast
pulled for one side OF q tree. and his rider
pulled the rein to pass on the opposite
side! And, @iOsing his head, the rider
parted company with his horse, fearing
that he would be dashed against the tree,
and preparing to fall upon the ground!
Instantly, the dismOunted trooper re-
gained his feet, and, hiding behind q tree,
exclaimed: "GOsh ding Hemiries, please
catch my mare0
A roar Of laughter greeted the luekless
rider, and-ths race was ended.
We had been running from one of those
imported scouting parties" for the last
three miles, each party believing firmly
that the whole Sixth Kentucky Cavalry had
been detailed specially to run IL 70 earth,
and that the Southern Confederacy would
certainly collapse II deprived Of its valuable
servicesl
Poor Randall, who would have out
stripped US in the race but for dissolving
partnership with his mare "a grand daugh-
ter Of Bonnie ScOtland), has gone the long
road, which We trust he has found paved
with gold and Swallowed by the wild rose.
May he rest in peace.
/ rom parties residing near the scene of
our encounter with the Federals we learned
thai pursuit was kept up but short dis
lance.
And We learned from the Foreigners
that we had crossed Big Hsrpeth and gone
down through the field to near John Arm
strOug's, " hen We heard firing and thought
it best to travel! When We got almost to
the ford We heard the enemy on our left
flank, and strained every nerve to beat him
out"
But you can not we'll imagine our con-
sternatIon on discovering that the enemy
had passed to our rear-as We thought then
had divided his force, attempting to cut
us OF with one party and drive us to de-
stTuctiOn with anOtheri"
When this little incident was made known
at headquarters We were twitted no httle,
nor did We hear the last, for many long
day, of our attempt to jump across Big
Harpeth!
But the effect was wholesome in its re-
suits, as orders were issued prohibiting the
formation Of scouting parties except under
the guidance os an officer detailed for thia
6ufV
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-08-27

Brindisi is a city of some II, 600 in
habitants, picturesque to a NOrtherner
because of its semi-trOpical aspect, but
otherwise a nOisOme hole to be avoided.
1t has a prodigiously long history,
which may be to its credit or discredit.
Virgil, as all the world knows, died
here. If he were at all disposed to die,
previous to reaching Brindisi on his
way to Rome, this would be the very
place to carry him of. Even now its
fiat alluvial envirOns reek with malaria,
but before the nineteenth century en-
CINE ers inaugurated the large draining
processes which keep its harbOr from
stagnating, it must have been a perfect
plague pit. Had Horace continued the
satire descriptive of his and Mecanas'
journey from Rome to Brindisi, the
epilogue might have told US that he
was laid by the heels in the Brindisium,
which was lOHgB JiIIjS UjB. But the
assumption is fair that, since he does
but name the place, whereas elsewhere
on the journey he finds words of praise
or dispraise to bestOw, Brindisi in his
time was remarkable for nothing ex-
cept being the terminus for the ApCian
! Way.
We walked through and round about
the city and found much TO Amuse us.
Many of the old Venetian buildings
survive, though their exceedingly or
nate pOrticoes are in no harmony with
| the unidentified mOrtals who swarm
/ on the different flats of the lodging
! houses which degrade these fine houses.
/ The streets are narrow and the build
| ings so tall that the sun can have little
| to do with the thOrOughfares. But as
| if the urban architecture were not ar
/ ranged to secure suffic .ent GOODNESS for
the tOwnsPeOple, these love best, it
! seems, to live IN low dark Easements or
! cellar rooms, that look as if they were
cut out of a rock. Whole families herd
in a single room. The two or three
| great beds that stand at angles to each
| other Will each hold four or five indi-
viduals. Some We see already Occu-
pied in the afternoon. But ordinarily
the inhabitants of the house are sprawl
/ ing about the threshold, or turning the
! spinning-wheel or kneading dough, or
! making boots. One feature is never
wanting in these hubitable caves-a
gaudy little shrine in one of the cor
u rs facing the 5OOr, with a swing
lamp hanging before a picture or model
of the Virgin. All the Year Round.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-08-27
Pull or Your Boot.

We were travelling from San Antonio
60 FL PasO-an old and wealthy friend
and myself. To save ourselves, in
measure, the usual tediOusness of the
journey, we engaged in a social game
of cards, and to heighten the interest
had staked some small sums of money.
In drawing some small change from his
pocket, my friend dropped a roll of
greenbacks into the aisle. A neatly
dressed young man, on an opposite
seat, picked it up and handed it to its
owner with the remark;
Rather a nice little wad to have out
if the train robbers should happen
around.
He had been a very sOciable colnpan-
ion dur ng the earlier part of the trip,
and we had taken a liking to him. His
only drawback seemed to be a want Of
knowledge concerning life IN Western
Texas.
Eyes, returned the old man; "but 1
hardly expect any more train robber Is
In Texas. Why, it's been eight months
since we've had one. Well, if they do
get this little pile I'm safe, anyhow.
I've got twenty times that much more,
and they wouldn't know where L had
it. Pm Just a little too cute for EN-.
They never think of making a man pull
of his boots.
The young man smi ell. During the
remainder of the afternoon he stood on
the gallery of the coach, taking Il good
look at the country; it was so diher-
ent from Missouri, where he came
from.
Suddenly about dark the train
stopped. Some one exclaimed Don't
shoot"
Our young acquaintance stepped
from the gallery into the car.
whats the matter? What's the
matter?" queried my elder companion.
ooh, not much, not much, was the
slow reply; "only I guess, old fellow"
! (here he levelled a revolver at HIM, Il
guess it's about time for you to pull of
/ your boots.
The car filed with armed men. The
usual program was successfully carried
out.
When the train was permitted to
travel on I flung myself into the sent
left vacant By the innocent young Mis-
sourian GU, put my hands in my empty
! pockets and meditated until we reached
our destination. NV old friend lighted
a cigar, prOpped his boots Chose treas
ureless bOOts) on "a seat in front oil
| him, and said he'd be hanged if he'd
say a word till he reached Fl PasO. He
! thought he had said enough for one
| day.-DetrOit Free Press.